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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 307.82 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 307.82 and 182.34 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 307.82 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/307.82 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 307.82 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 56,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,128.35/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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